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India.com
20 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
LSG star Digvesh Rathi to earn more than IPL salary, SRH pacer joins new team, he is…
Player auction ahead of DPL 2025 season took place in New Delhi on Sunday. The Delhi Premier League (DPL) took a major leap forward as franchises went all out during Sunday's player auction ahead of DPL 2025 season, spending big to sign some of the most exciting and promising talent from across the capital. As many 520 players went under the hammer, with top picks including Digvesh Rathi (Rs 38 lakh to South Delhi Superstars), Simarjeet Singh (Rs 39 lakh to Central Delhi Kings), Nitish Rana (Rs 34 lakh to West Delhi Lions) and Prince Yadav (Rs 33 lakh to New Delhi Tigers). Rathi, who turns out for Rishabh Pant's Lucknow Super Giants team in IPL, will be earning more from DPL that what he earned from the Indian Premier League earlier this year. The Delhi leg-spinner was signed up for Rs 30 lakh by Sanjiv Goenka at the IPL 2025 mega auction. The spinner had paid Rs 9.37 lakh in fines to BCCI for his aggressive send-offs and 'signature' celebrations. He was also banned for one match in IPL 2025. Who are the top buys of DPL 2025 player auction? Meanwhile, SRH pacer Simarjeet Singh, who was bought for Rs 1.5 by Kavya Maran at IPL 2025 Mega Auction has become DPL 2025's most expensive buy at Rs 39 lakh. Former KKR captain and currently RR player Nitish Rana will be playing in his first DPL season and has been bought for Rs 34 lakh after deciding to return back to Delhi & Districts Cricket Association after leading Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association. Speaking on the occasion, Rohan Jaitley, DDCA President said, 'Last year, we pulled off a successful first season in a limited window, thanks to the hard work of everyone involved. With 35 million views on the Jio platform, 1,084 million minutes of watch time, and 240 million views across social media, it's clear that cricket continues to create a massive global wave of excitement and engagement. This year, we've gone a step further—revisiting our auction system, broadening the player base, and elevating domestic cricket to ensure the best talent emerges. We've also added two new men's franchises, continuing our mission to offer top-quality competitive cricket.' Virender Sehwag's son Aaryavir Sehwag joins Central Delhi Kings Former India cricketer, Virender Sehwag added, 'I'm really looking forward to this season. It's a great opportunity for players to shine on a big stage. With selectors and fans watching closely—not just from India, but internationally as well—this league gives a chance to the players to make a mark. We saw some incredible cricket last year, and I'm sure this season will be even more exciting.' Central Delhi Kings had already retained Jonty Sidhu ahead of the auction and strengthened their squad further by adding key players like Simarjeet Singh, former India U19 captain Yash Dhull, and Pranshu Vijayran — building a well-rounded unit for the season ahead. Aaryavir Sehwag was a later addition to the Kings' lineup. East Delhi Riders bolstered their squad by signing experienced pacer Navdeep Saini, bringing both pace and experience to their bowling attack. They also used the Right to Match (RTM) card to retain promising youngster Mayank Rawat for INR 26 lakh, showing faith in his potential. The team had earlier retained wicketkeeper-batter Anuj Rawat, giving them a solid foundation for the upcoming season. With Himmat Singh already on board before the auction, New Delhi Tigers turned their focus to emerging talent and batting aggression. They picked up Prince Yadav for a hefty amount, underlining their faith in his abilities, and added Hiten Dalal, known for his explosive batting. North Delhi Strikers entered the season with a solid foundation, retaining pace spearhead Harshit Rana. They further strengthened their bowling attack by adding left-arm quick Kuldip Yadav. In the batting department, the franchise picked up reliable performer Sarthak Ranjan, while also investing in future talent with the inclusion of youngster Vaibhav Kandpal. With a balanced mix of experience and promise, the Strikers look set for a strong season. Virat Kohli's nephew joins South Delhi Superstarz South Delhi Superstarz made a smart move ahead of the auction by retaining Ayush Badoni — a dynamic right-hander known for his ability to score quick runs and contribute with the ball when needed. Strengthening their squad further, the franchise secured spinner Digvesh Rathi, who impressed everyone with his performances in the IPL 2025 season. The franchise later picked Aryaveer Kohli for Rs 1 lakh. With a mix of firepower and all-round skills, the Superstarz look well-equipped for a strong campaign. Outer Delhi Warriors, one of the new franchises this season, continued to shape a promising squad. After bringing in Priyansh Arya earlier, the team signed two-time IPL champion Suyash Sharma and made a strong investment in Harsh Tyagi—who has shown impressive form in domestic T20s and offers depth with the bat as well. Puraani Dilli 6 made a powerful statement ahead of the upcoming season by retaining one of the most iconic names in world cricket — Rishabh Pant. Known for his match-winning abilities and fearless batting, Pant remains the cornerstone of their campaign. Staying true to their vision of building a balanced squad, the franchise also placed its trust in promising young talent, bringing in Vansh Bedi, Dev Lakra, Aayush Singh, and Samarth Seth. With a mix of experience and youthful energy, Puraani Dilli 6 looks well-prepared to make a strong impact this season. West Delhi Lions began their campaign by retaining Ayush Doseja, a dependable performer in their ranks. At the auction, the franchise strategically added experience and leadership by getting seasoned cricketers Nitish Rana and Ishant Sharma. To complement their experienced core, the Lions also invested in promising young talents like Hritik Shokeen and Mayank Gusain, signalling a clear intent to build a balanced squad with both immediate impact and future potential.
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 auction: List of sold, unsold, and retained players
Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 auction: The Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 is back with a bang after the roaring success of its 2024 edition. This season promises to be even more exciting, with new teams, top players, and intense auctions raising the heat among fans and franchises alike. Let's take a into all the updates from the DPL 2025 auctions, including the list of sold players, unsold players, and those retained by their respective teams. DPL 2025 Format and Venue The upcoming season will feature 8 competitive teams, including two new entrants—Outer Delhi Warriors, one of the highest net-worth franchises and New Delhi Tigers, making their debut. The tournament will follow a round-robin format, leading to playoffs, ensuring non-stop cricketing action. All DPL 2025 matches reportedly, will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, a venue well-known for hosting major domestic and international cricket matches. Delhi Premier League 2025 Auctions: Date and Highlights The much-awaited Delhi Premier League 2025 auction took place on 6 July 2024 in New Delhi. With eight teams battling it out to build their best squads, the DPL auctions witnessed intense bidding wars, surprising picks, and big-money buys. Each team was allowed to retain one player before the auction, helping them build a strong core around a trusted name. Players were divided into three categories: Category A – Experienced professionals (IPL/state-level players) Category B – Under-23 and Under-19 emerging talents Category C – Under-16 young prospects Top Buys at DPL 2025 Auctions The DPL 2025 player auctions saw some huge bids, with teams going all out to grab top talent: Simarjeet Singh was the most expensive buy, picked by Central Delhi Kings for a whopping Rs 39 lakh. Digvesh Rathi, who impressed in IPL 2025, went to South Delhi Superstarz for Rs 38 lakh. Nitish Rana, a former KKR star, was bought by West Delhi Lions for Rs 34 lakh. Prince Yadav went for Rs 33 lakh to the New Delhi Tigers. DPL 2025 Full List of Sold Players Marquee Players Category A Players Top picks included Pranshu Vijayran, Tejasvi, Kunwar Bidhuri, Mayank Gusain, and Harsh Tyagi, with prices ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 26 lakh. Category B Players Rising young talents like Keshav Dalal, Rounak Waghela, Ankit Rajesh Kumar, Aman Bharti, and others found spots in different franchises. Retained Players Ahead of DPL 2025 Auctions Before the auctions, each team retained one key player from their previous squad. These retained players formed the foundation of their 2025 squad. New Delhi Tigers - Himmat Singh Purani Dilli 6 - Rishabh Pant West Delhi Lions - Ayush Dodeja East Delhi Riders - Anuj Rawat Outer Delhi Warriors - Priyansh Arya Central Delhi Kings - Jonty Sidhu South Delhi Superstarz - Ayush Badoni North Delhi Strikers - Harshit Rana Delhi Premier League 2025: Unsold Players List Despite the excitement, many players went unsold at the DPL 2025 auctions, including some surprising names: Marquee Unsold: Prince Choudhary Category A Unsold Players: Lakshay Thareja, Vikas Mishra, Vaibhav Sharma, Divij Mehra, Yogesh Sharma Category B Unsold Players: Shivansh Gosain, Ankit Bhadana, Virat Yadav, Nikhil Sangwan, Saurabh Deshwal, Rahul Gahlot, Tarun Bisht, Aryan Chaudhary, Dhanya Lakra, Aditya Kumar, Rahul Chaudhary, Abhishek Chahal, Kirit Kaushik, Saksham Singroha, DPL 2025: Why This Season Matters With more teams, more players, and growing popularity, the Delhi Premier League is becoming one of India's most exciting domestic T20 competitions. The DPL 2025 auctions have set the tone for a highly competitive season, with teams bolstering their squads with experienced stars and young prodigies. Whether it's Simarjeet Singh's record-breaking bid, new teams like New Delhi Tigers, or retained favourites like Rishabh Pant, the DPL 2025 is shaping up to be a cricketing blockbuster. The Delhi Premier League 2025 auctions gave fans plenty to cheer for, and the full squads are now locked in. All eyes will now be on how these teams perform on the field, especially with a mix of seasoned pros and promising young players. Stay tuned for more updates on the DPL 2025 schedule, match results, and team performances. For more informative articles on historical and upcoming events from around the world, please visit Indiatimes Events.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Simarjeet Singh, Digvesh Rathi become top buys at DPL auction
New Delhi: As the Delhi Premier League (DPL) prepares for its second season with two more teams, the players' auction on Sunday saw right-arm pacer Simarjeet Singh, who played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL this year, emerging as the most expensive buy. Central Delhi Kings secured his services for ₹39 lakh. Simarjeet Singh emerged as the most expensive buy at the Delhi Premier League auction, with Central Delhi Kins buying him for ₹ 39 lakh. (Pti) Close behind was leg-spinner Digvesh Rathi, who impressed during this year's IPL with Lucknow Super Giants. He was picked up by Delhi Superstarz for ₹38 lakh, making him the second-highest purchase in the marquee category. The experienced left-handed batter Nitish Rana went to West Delhi Lions for ₹34 lakh while New Delhi Tigers landed right-arm pacer Prince Yadav for ₹33 lakh. Purani Dilli have retained star wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant while North Delhi Strikers have held on to Harshit Rana. South Delhi Superstarz, last year's runners-up, retained Ayush Badoni and defending champions East Delhi Riders retained Anuj Rawat. West Delhi Lions chose to retain batter Ayush Doseja and Central Delhi Kings kept Jonty Sidhu. The two new franchises – Outer Delhi Warriors and New Delhi Tigers – retained Priyansh Arya and Himmat Singh respectively in the draft. East Delhi Riders exercised their Right to Match (RTM) card to retain the standout of last season's final, Mayank Rawat, for ₹26 lakh after a fierce bidding war. Vansh Bedi, initially unsold in the marquee category, was brought back in the A category with a revised base price of ₹5 lakh. He was retained by Purani Dilli using their RTM for ₹16 lakh. Wicketkeeper-batter Tejasvi Dahiya was retained by South Delhi via RTM for ₹13.5 lakh while Central Delhi Kings retained Money Grewal through the same provision. West Delhi Lions used their RTM to bring back Ankit Kumar Rajesh for ₹10 lakh. North Delhi Strikers retained Yajas Sharma for ₹12.5 lakh via RTM. Aaryavir Sehwag, the elder son of Virender Sehwag, was bought by Central Delhi Kings for ₹8 lakh. Aryaveer Kohli, Virat Kohli's nephew, was bought by South Delhi Superstarz for ₹1 lakh.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Simarjeet, Digvesh most expensive buys at Delhi Premier League auction
Pacer Simarjeet Singh, leg-spinner Digvesh Rathi and batter Nitish Rana were the three most expensive buys in Sunday's player auction for the second edition of the Delhi Premier League (DPL). The 27-year-old Simarjeet, who has played for Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League, was the most sought-after acquisition as Central Delhi Kings forked out ₹39 lakh for his services. The interest around Digvesh came as no surprise. The long-haired leggie had a splendid start to his IPL career with Lucknow Super Giants this year, scalping14 in 13 matches. South Delhi Superstars, which retained Ayush Badoni ahead of the auction, signed Digvesh for ₹38 lakh. Badoni and Digvesh are teammates at LSG too. Having recently returned to Delhi after playing for Uttar Pradesh for the past two domestic seasons, Nitish, 31, was signed by West Delhi Lions for ₹34 lakh. While Rishabh Pant was retained by Puraani Dilli 6 for ₹21 lakh, fast bowler Harshit Rana will continue to represent North Delhi Strikers. New franchise Outer Delhi Warriors picked Priyansh Arya ahead of the auction after he was released by South Delhi Superstars. New Delhi Tigers is the other new team this season. 'The decision to add two new franchises was to ensure that more players get an opportunity. What we realised last year is that there are a lot of players out there who go through the rigours of the various levels within the State,' Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) president Rohan Jaitley said. Virender Sehwag was in attendance at the start of Sunday's auction. Later in the day, his 17-year-old son Aaryavir was picked by Central Delhi Kings for ₹8 lakh. The auction for the women's event will be held on Monday.
Business Recorder
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
No handshake at muted India-Pakistan border ceremony
ATTARI: With swaggering soldiers giving high kicks set to booming patriotic music cheered on by crowds, it was the usual daily border ceremony between India and Pakistan. But there was one key thing at the show that was missing — the usual symbol of cooperation, a handshake between the opposing soldiers, did not take place. Relations have plummeted after New Delhi accused Islamabad of backing an attack targeting tourists on April 22 — the deadliest attack on civilians in IIOJK for years. Islamabad rejects the claims, and the countries have since exchanged gunfire, diplomatic barbs, expelled citizens — and ordered the border to be shut. The iron gates that separate the two sides remain locked. 'It just fills you with passion and patriotic pride', said Simarjeet Singh, 17, from the nearby Indian city of Amritsar, his face painted with the national tricolour flag. Many fear the risk of a military escalation in the coming days. For years, the Attari-Wagah border in Punjab has been a hugely popular tourist attraction. Visitors from both sides come to cheer on soldiers goose-stepping in a chest-puffing theatrical show of pageantry. Numbers were muted at the sunset show on Saturday, but thousands of Indians still came to show their loyalty to their nation. 'There were people from all over who looked and dressed different but were cheering and screaming at the same time — for our country and the soldiers,' Singh said, who came with his friends from college. Cheering crowds still filled the stadium-like space around the gates with noise, at least on the Indian side, where on Saturday some 5,000 people — about a fifth of full capacity — watched. Enthusiastic spectators sang in chorus, waving flags and chanting 'India Zindabad', or 'Long live India'. The frontier was a colonial creation at the violent end of British rule in 1947 which sliced the sub-continent into Hindu-majority India and Muslim-majority Pakistan. The daily border ritual has largely endured over the decades, surviving innumerable diplomatic flare-ups and military skirmishes. Reena Devi, 54, and PK Nath, 70, tourists from Tezpur in India's northeastern state of Assam, are part of a tour of the country. 'We are just so excited to be here', Devi said. 'We just wanted to see this ceremony and experience being at the border with Pakistan.' Nath said she and her group planned to visit a Hindu site in IIOJK. 'Some of us are now a little apprehensive about the security there', she said. Nath said he 'totally supported' New Delhi's decision to expel Pakistani citizens and to shut down the border. 'You can't send people to kill here and still not expect any response,' Nath said. 'We don't know what will happen next but we are sure that the government would do the right thing,' he added. As the energetic masters of the ceremony goaded the crowd, the Indian soldiers in red-fanned hats stomped up to the locked gate, kicking their legs up — with Pakistanis doing the same on the other side. Aside from the ceremony, Indian and Pakistani citizens have been crossing the border since both sides cancelled visas before India's April 29 deadline to leave — tearing apart families with relations in both nations. 'There is obvious anxiety right now', said Harpal Singh, an Amritsar-based taxi driver who regularly brings visitors to the ceremony, insisting the spectacle was still worth coming to see. 'There was no one who didn't come back impressed and excited', he said. KT Ramesh, 57, from Kozhikode in the southern state of Kerala, said that even the scaled-down ceremony 'was worth it'. 'There was no shortage of passion among our people,' Ramesh said. He said that he'd 'seen anger' about the attack in Kashmir 'in whoever I spoke with, from our hotel staff to the taxi driver and other tourists here'. 'Everyone was talking about it,' he said. 'We don't like a war but this time we must teach them a lesson'.
